Luis Vieira

The author of over 500 published songs, Luís Vieira had great success with “Menino de Braçanã” (with Arnaldo Passos), “Paz do Meu Amor,” “Na Asa do Vento,” “Maria Filó,” “Estrela Miúda” (all with João do Vale), “Inteirinha,” “Os Olhinhos do Menino,” “Guarânia da Saudade,” “Pagando o Pato,” “Prelúdio Pra Ninar Gente Grande” (aka “Menino Passarinho”), “Guarânia da Lua Nova,” and “Forró do Chico Moço.” Documenting most of them in his 55-season profession, he also acquired them interpreted by performers such as for example Lúcio Alves, Carmélia Alves, Moacyr Franco, Agnaldo Rayol, Hebe Camargo, Caetano Veloso, Zizi Possi, Fagner, Sérgio Reis, Rita Lee, Agnaldo Timóteo, Maria Wagerânia, and Elba Ramalho, amongst others. Inspired by his mom, who was simply a lead vocalist in his hometown churches, Vieira composed his first tune at age group eight. After he still left Caruru for Rio de Janeiro, he previously several small careers. At 15 he was attempting to create his way towards the main Northeastern-directed present in Carioca radio, the Programa Zé perform Norte, through newbie radio displays. His chance emerged when a performers’ hit menaced the present and he became a highly effective ensemble member. Through the ’40s and ’50s, he proved helpful in the displays Manhãs na Roça (1946), with Zé perform Norte at Rádio Clube perform Brasil, Salve o Baião at Rádio Tamoio (where he caused Luís Gonzaga, Carmélia Alves, and Claudete Soares), and Espetáculos Tonelux at Television Tupi (the initial Television musical, 1951). In 1953, he was employed by Rádio Nacional and composed one of is own biggest strikes, “Menino de Braçanã” (with Arnaldo Passos). In the past due ’50s, he transported his own present at it Record (São Paulo). His 1st LP was documented in 1958 and Vieira’s profession continued to build up through displays, radio, and Television works. He continues to be hosting an extremely popular display for 18 years, 1st at Rádio Nacional and at Rádio Rio de Janeiro.